Official: Sergino Dest leaves Barcelona to join AC Milan on loan

Another deadline day news has been made official as Sergino Dest officially joins AC Milan. The transfer has not been announced by either club, but the official Serie A website features his name as a new Milan player.

The Barcelona right-back joins the Italian champions on a one-year loan deal, which includes an option to purchase him permanently for €20 million.

Dest enjoyed a rather consistent spell of minutes and high-quality performances under Xavi last season, but ahead of the 2022/23 season, it seems the manager was highly unimpressed with the American.

Consequently, Dest found himself out of the squad list for Barcelona’s opening three fixtures in La Liga – Rayo Vallecano, Real Sociedad, and Real Valladolid. Xavi chose to reply Ronald Araujo, Sergi Roberto, and even new signing Jules Kounde in that role cross 270 minutes.

Initially, it was reported that Dest wants to fight for his place in the team and is confident that he can win back his role if given a chance. However, under pressure due to the World Cup, it seems he has chosen to leave.